E-Z lube axles
My Rockwood came with E-Z Lube axles (not to be confused with Bearing Buddies). Has anyone actually used this feature? (Alert: I'm a retired ASE certified Master Technician. Please, there is no need...
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Likes to tow wrote:OH48Lt wrote:
I used them on a 5ver -once. Never again.
Called Dexter about this, they said they wish RV manufacturers would not use them. They are intended for use only on trailers that get the axles submerged in water, such as a boat trailer.
I replaced the seal I blew out using the hand-pump-and-spin method, and hand-packed them after that experience.
This is exactly right. They are great on boat trailers that get submerged in water. Unless the seals are new, you spin the wheel as you slowly add grease and nothing else goes wrong........they work on Campers. However most people feel that hand packing is very sufficient. How often do you pack the bearings on your tow vehicle??? Same principle as campers. They don't need constant greasing!!!
Did you see my picture of the bad bearing? I never had that happen in a car either. I'm sorry, but this is not car quality items we are dealing with. JMHO
